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Grand Rapids has a history of successful public private partnerships that have helped shape and rejuvenate our downtown. The most recent funding estimate anticipates a $44.6M effort that will yield significant environmental, social and economic benefits for years to come. To date, GRWW and project partners have secured financial commitments of $49,843,719 from private individuals, businesses and foundations as well as federal, state and local resources. As design and permitting work resumes on the Upper Reach project, there may be additional funding needs, however final project costs will not be available until a final design has been selected for the Upper Reach Project.

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Anonymous

Peter F. Secchia

Mike and Sue Jandernoa Advised Fund of Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Gifts from Grand Rapids WhiteWater Cabinet

Fred Keller and Katharine Conover-Keller

Gifts from Grand Rapids WhiteWater Board of Directors

O'Donovan Family Foundation

Dyer-Ives Foundation

John and Deanna Green

Mike and Gayle VanGessel

Individual Donors

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Project: Upper Reach

Area: Ann Street to Leonard Street

To protect the Grand River from invasive species, a new barrier will be installed. The Great Lakes Fishery Commission is leading the review of several options and locations, including an Adjustable Hydraulic Structure (which would look similar to this construction in Iowa).
Ann Street to Leonard Street

Reveal a Portion of the Limestone Bedrock

Project: Upper Reach

Area: Leonard Street to Sixth Street Dam

Removing the Sixth Street dam will expose a portion of the limestone bedrock that is currently submerged.
Leonard Street to Sixth Street Dam

Remove Aging Dams

Project: Upper and Lower Reach

Area: Sixth Street Dam to Pearl Street

Remove four low-head dams (Lower Reach). Remove Sixth Street dam (Upper Reach) after new lamprey barrier is complete.

Sixth Street Dam to Pearl Street

Project: Lower Reach

Area: Michigan Street to Fulton Street

Install rocks and boulders to create new wave and riffle features.

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